Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Jackson Neighborhood of Jackson, MS from $300 (63 Rentals)

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Capitol Art Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Art Lofts

210-236 W Capitol StJackson, MS 39201
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Park of Autumnwood
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Park of Autumnwood

348 N Flag Chapel RdJackson, MS 39209
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The Vintage Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Vintage Apartments

624 Ellis AveJackson, MS 39209
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The Rio Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rio Apartments

645 Rio StJackson, MS 39202
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Palms at Jackson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palms at Jackson

2625 Belvedere DrJackson, MS 39212
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Ashton Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ashton Gardens

3450 Albermarle RdJackson, MS 39213
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Belhaven Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belhaven Springs

730 N Jefferson StJackson, MS 39202
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Northwest Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwest Plaza

1605 N West StJackson, MS 39202
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Deville Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Deville Apartments

700-712 N Jefferson StJackson, MS 39202
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Crescent Corner
1 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Corner

796 Lorraine StJackson, MS 39202
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948 Bellevue Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

948 Bellevue Pl

948 Bellevue PlJackson, MS 39202
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857 Jefferson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

857 Jefferson St

857 Jefferson StJackson, MS 39202
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1121 Moody St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1121 Moody St

1121 Moody StJackson, MS 39202
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Belhaven Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belhaven Gardens

731-801 Jefferson StJackson, MS 39202
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Pagoda Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pagoda Village

1355 Jefferson StJackson, MS 39202
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One University Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

One University Place

1100 John R. Lynch StJackson, MS 39203
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Addison Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Addison Place

3175 Robinson RdJackson, MS 39209
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South Jackson, Jackson, MS Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Jackson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Jackson area of Jackson, MS is a Studio unit found at Vintage Apartments priced from $500. Magnolia Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $667. Here are the most affordable South Jackson apartments for rent in Jackson, MS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vintage ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$500
Magnolia ParkOne Bedroom One Bath 501BR,1BA$667
The Park at Queens Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver Prep1BR,1BA$715
WestwoodA11BR,1BA$725
Meadow Creek Apartments1/11BR,1BA$725
Briarcliff South2x12BR,1BA$750
Blue Haven Villas1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
Nejam Properties1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$755
Creekside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$760
The CourthouseStudioStudio,1BA$768

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Jackson, MS

As of August 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Jackson area is the $0.53 price per square foot Loft TBA (awaiting future vacancy) Model at 736 Dickies Lofts in the in the Poindexter Park Historic District neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value South Jackson apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Cameron Park Apartments starting at $1,073 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the North Jackson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Jackson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
736 Dickies LoftsLoft TBA (awaiting future vacancy)1BR,1BA$0.53
Cameron Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
Blue Haven Villas3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.01
Woodridge Apartments2x1 Reno2BR,1BA$0.89
Graystone HillsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.95
The Residences at Glen OaksTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.79
Oak Creek Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.03
216 Gunter St, Unit 216 Gunter Street Unit A216 Gunter St1BR,1BA$1.04
Creekside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
WestwoodA11BR,1BA$1.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Jackson, Jackson, MS

Ranked #2

Among cities in Mississippi for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Jackson, Mississippi. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the South Jackson Neighborhood in Jackson, MS

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Jackson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Jackson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Jackson is under $768.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Jackson?

The cheapest apartment in South Jackson is Vintage Apartments which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in South Jackson costs $1,365.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Jackson?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in South Jackson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Jackson?

Cheap apartments in South Jackson have an average cost of $137 which is $1,228 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Jackson.

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